Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics).

About the role

You will serve in a dual-hat leadership role as the Deputy Chief for the Hydraulics and Technical Services Branch and as the Chief of the Reservoir Control Team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the district's real-time surface water control activities, and overseeing management actions for 23 lakes and navigation projects.
• Provide direct administrative and technical supervision to a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Direct the preparation of hydrologic studies and reports.
• Update water control manuals and regulation plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with authorized project purposes such as flood control, navigation, hydropower, and water quality.
• Act as the district's senior technical specialist for water control, advising management on policy and operations, performing advanced engineering studies, and representing the district as an expert in public meetings and conferences.
• As the Deputy Branch Chief, assist the Chief in all mission phases, including program planning, coordination, and supervision, assuming full authority in the Chief's absence.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from a program accredited by ABET, or a program that includes differential and integral calculus and courses in five of seven specified engineering science areas. Alternative qualifications may be accepted through professional registration, written test (FE), specified academic courses, or related curriculum with professional engineering experience.

Specialized Experience: One year of experience equivalent to GS-12 performing all of the following:

• Performing hydrologic studies for water management projects;
• Providing technical guidance for flood control, water supply, navigation, or hydropower operations;
• Utilizing computer-based models and automated data processing systems to analyze real-time water control data for hydrologic reports, and support water management decisions.

Additional requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Professional Engineer License prior to assignment/placement.
• Position is Mission Essential — incumbent must report for duty during inclement weather conditions.
• Business travel (TDY) up to 20%.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a 1-year supervisory probationary period.
• Must submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.